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Shiffner Family History

Shiffner Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shiffer, Shaffner, Shoffner, Shiffler, Schiffner, Hoffner, Schiffer

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Where is the Shiffner family from?

You can see how Shiffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiffner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiffner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shiffner families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shiffner's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Shiffner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shiffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shiffner. 100% of Shiffner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shiffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Shiffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiffner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Shiffner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Shiffner. For the veterans among your Shiffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiffner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shiffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shiffner in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiffner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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